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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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